Afternoon Angel: Mark your calendars

A good friend recently asked me, “Is it too early to get my tickets for Spring Training?”

My answer: Not necessarily.

I mean, there's still plenty of time to get your tickets and make your reservations. If you'd like to think ahead, check out my recommended games and save the date in your brand new 2011 Day Planner.

Friday, February 26th 2011

The Angels open up their Spring Training season with a home game against the Dodgers. If you're a Southern California baseball fan, you can see both local teams square off. The Angels play the Dodgers at Camelback Ranch Stadium the next day.

Monday, March 7, 2011

The Angels play on the road in Mesa against the Cubs. A trip to Arizona Spring Training isn't complete without a trip to historic Hohokam Stadium, where the locals support the Cubs faithfully. It's not quite the same as visiting Wrigley Field, but with all of the pasty-white Chicagoans on vacation in the stands, it's close.

Then head out to Goodyear, Arizona and watch the Angels play the Cleveland Indians in the afternoon. This is a great new park and the Chicago Dogs are worth the drive. If you're lucky enough to catch three games in one weekend, stay for the Angels vs The Seattle Mariners in Tempe on Sunday afternoon.

Thursday, March 17th

St Patrick's Day and Spring Training go very well together. Besides, I can't imagine feeling luckier than sitting in the sunshine watching baseball. It doesn't matter what color the beer is. It's all good.

The Angels are playing on the road that day, facing the World Series Champion Giants in Scottsdale. This is a beautiful ballpark, reminiscent of AT & T Park in San Francisco and it's located in the heart of the downtown entertainment district.

The most important dates of all: March 31st is Opening Day in Kansas City and the Home Opener is April 8th against Toronto.

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